According to Article 51, how should international disputes be encouraged to be settled?
1) Through armed conflict
2) Through unilateral decisions
3) Through negotiations and diplomacy
4) Through economic sanctions
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - 3
1) Through armed conflict
2) Through unilateral decisions
3) Through negotiations and diplomacy
4) Through economic sanctions
Article 51 of the Indian Constitution lays down some Directive Principles of State Policy on ‘Promotion of international peace and security’.
“The State shall endeavour to –
(a) Promote international peace and security
(b) Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
(c) Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised people with one another; and
(d) Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.”